Petition · past parliament
Legislate to prevent the UK becoming a fully cashless society.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Poorer people who rely on cash to ensure that they budget properly.
Anyone in an abusive relationship who may lose financial independence without access to cash.
People with physical or mental health problems who find using digital services difficult.
Anyone in an abusive relationship who may lose financial independence without access to cash.
People with physical or mental health problems who find using digital services difficult.
Millions would be put at risk in a cashless society.
Several groups within society are vulnerable should notes or coins become obsolete.
Those who live in the country where poor internet connectivity could stop payments.
A fully-digital economy could force some people to pay more for goods and services.
The study further warned of a “catastrophic failure” where the economy could be disrupted by cyberattacks or failures in IT.
Several groups within society are vulnerable should notes or coins become obsolete.
Those who live in the country where poor internet connectivity could stop payments.
A fully-digital economy could force some people to pay more for goods and services.
The study further warned of a “catastrophic failure” where the economy could be disrupted by cyberattacks or failures in IT.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.